Beatsville

by Martin McIntosh

The first pop culture history of the beatnik! An extensive, full-color visual tour of the beat era, packed with record covers, books, comics, ceramics and more. Skirting around the more serious philosophical aspects of the Beat Generation, this book explores the peppier, above-ground, pop culture manifestations of the beat scene. It's a world of coffeehouses and bohemian pads, populated with goatee-sporting daddy-os and raven-haired leotard-wearing beatnik chicks. Includes many modern interpretations of the beat groove as well, with art from Mark Ryden, Shag, Coop, The Pizz, Sunny Buick, Tim Biskup, Todd Schorr, Gemma Jones, Frank Kozik, Seonna Hong, and other happenin' faves.

Paperback

First published January 11, 2003

Reviews

[Ron Scalpello]

Beatsville is a great book However Maynard G Krebs from 'The Many Loves of Dobbie Gilles' I wouldn't say is the most famous beatnik no one I know has heard of him I used to watch reruns in the late1960's on daytime TV when I was a teenager. I think the most famous Beatnik today is 'Shaggy' from Scooby Doo'

[Randy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than average cash-in on the Beat craze.

[Zinc Masterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great find. This one is older and I hope you can find a copy its really fun reading!